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Contents

32 & 33 On the Cover Governors MedSpa & Concierge Medicine Photo by KariBeth Gentry

August 2019

In Every Issue

Features 16 BeBold.

Local church makes bold move through local and global impact projects.

26 Erin’s Hope

Nonprofit gives teens on the Autism Spectrum a way to make life-changing and lasting social interactions.

40 Let Freedom Ring!

Firework fun and photos of your neighbors from Fourth of July festivities.

42 First-Day Fears

These fun reads will help ease the kiddos’ back-to-school jitters.

Around Acworth

Tommy Allegood

Local News

Jennifer Bonn

Celebrations

Ansley Cartwright

Ribbon Cuttings

Steve Coleman

Community Calendar

Wayne Dennard

Rob’s Rescues

Greg Fonzeno

Dining Guide

Jim Hilber

School News

Tiffany Hughes

Allatoona Lake Map

Dr. Madhavi Jordan

Cobb Photographic Society

Dr. Sarah Licht

Senior Activities

Rob Macmillan

Churches

Christopher Purvis

Directory of Advertisers

Susan Schulz

Jay White

Joel Williams

Pacita Wilson

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Around Acworth Letter From the Editor School’s back in session and summer is ending. I don’t know about you, but I have a difficult time saying summer is over. I mean, it’s August, for crying out loud. Growing up in the Peach State, I know as well as anyone that August is when the heat index is usually the highest. Which is why it’s surprising my husband and I made it past our first date six years ago, since he planned a hike up Stone Mountain followed by a Braves game. That’s a lot of outdoor activities for a first date in the middle of August! Regardless of the temperature outdoors, a new school year always seems to signal the end of summer, even if you don’t have school-aged children and there’s still a month left of summer weather. Parents usually are relieved to get back in a consistent groove once school starts, but we know kids don’t always feel the same way. We reached out to our school media specialists in the area and compiled a list of book recommendations on Page 42 to help ease those back-to-school jitters. Busy parents will want to check out Page 20, where Tiffany Hughes gives great tips for quick meal ideas as you get back to the hustle and bustle. Speaking of back to school, that also means off to college for many in our community. Ansley Cartwright wraps up her college summer series this month with 8 Things Every College Freshman Needs to Know on Page 44. Be sure to check it out, so you’re ready for the big move. There’s still plenty of fun to be had at parks and on the lake this season. Christopher Purvis writes about the importance of being respectful of other boaters on the lake on Page 52. The calendar on Page 22 also is full of fun activities happening in the community, like Pizza, Pints & Pigskins Sept. 7 at Logan Farm Park. I look forward to seeing you there!

What’s Coming Ulta Beauty recently leased space at Lakeside Marketplace shopping center, located on Cobb Parkway in Acworth, near Mars Hill Road. Ulta is one of the largest beauty retailers in the country. An opening date for the new location has not been announced. The Highway 92 construction project between Glade Road/Cherokee Street and U.S. 41 is scheduled to start the first of August. The project is expected to take more than three years to complete. The preliminary work on the project began in 2000. C.W. Matthews will be handling the construction project. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the project proposes to widen State Route 92/Lake Acworth Drive from U.S. 41/SR 3/ Cobb Parkway to Glade Road into a divided four-lane facility with a raised concrete median. There is a separate bridge replacement project over Lake Acworth, which will be spanned by a bridge approximately 1,500 feet in length. Total length of the project is approximately 2.8 miles. The existing bridge and spillway will remain in place and will become part of Acworth's multi-use trail system.

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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Acworth community board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board members assist us in many ways that range from serving as contributing writers to providing valuable feedback.

Tia Amlett, the principal of Barber Middle School, has

been an educator for the past 19 years. Prior to becoming a principal, Tia served as an assistant principal at Garrett Middle School and North Cobb High School. She is a native of South Carolina who earned her bachelor’s degree at Clemson University and master’s and education specialist’s degrees from Nova Southeastern University. Tia is married to Jonah, and they have two children, Nia and Jordan, who attend Cobb County schools.

Ellen Kennerly has lived in Acworth since 1992. She has worked as a journalist for more than three decades, most of it with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution holding positions as Olympics News Editor, Design Director, A1 Editor and Director of Content Development and Operations for ajc.com, among others. More recently, she worked as Professional in Residence at Louisiana State University and as Director of Asset Intelligence for WebMD. Her business, Kennerly Digital Directions, provides consulting and hands-on deliverables in communications, design and web development, largely for Acworth business people. Bob Weatherford has been a Cobb County resident for

two decades. Bob was a reserve police officer for more than 20 years, eight of those with Acworth PD including time as Captain. He is active in local charities, numerous civic organizations, and co-founded Shop with a Hero. He served as Cobb County District 1 Commissioner since 2014, and recently left that post to work for AquaGuard as the government businesses development director.

Danielle Hilderbrand is a Cobb County native. She has

been a business owner on Main Street in Acworth for more than six years. Danielle is the proprietor of Pearl’s Spa and Boutique, a partner in Rustic Ruby gift shop and an active volunteer in Acworth. She has been a member of the Acworth Downtown Development Authority for several years and is the 2017 president of the Acworth Business Association. She is a graduate from McEachern High School and Acworth’s North Metro Technical College (now Chattahoochee Tech).

Malinda Howe has lived in Acworth since 1996. She is owner and broker of Anchor Realty Partners and vice chairman of Acworth Tourism Board. She has been a member of the board for nine years. Malinda is originally from Alexandria, Va., and attended George Mason University. She always loved real estate and began her career in commercial real estate working with Savage/ Fogarty, which acquired and managed Class A office buildings on behalf of Dutch pension funds. She moved to Georgia with TMW Management, assisting in acquisitions and leases from 1997-2003, and then pursued her career in residential real estate. Malinda and her husband, Rick, have one daughter, Kara. Malinda lives, plays and works in Historic Downtown Acworth. 6

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Local News DAR Places Wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier On June 27, the Kennesaw Mountain Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participated in a ceremonial wreathlaying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located in Arlington National Cemetery. The tomb is dedicated to U.S. service members who have died with their remains unidentified. The soldiers laid to rest at the tomb represent all missing and unknown service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The tomb always is guarded, and is the final resting place for soldiers from World War I, World War II and the Korean War. “Our chapter organized a dedication to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while attending the DAR Continental Congress. There are no words that could adequately express the humbling experience participating in the wreath-laying ceremony,” said Loriann White, chapter regent of the Kennesaw Mountain chapter. “Our vice regent, who also serves the chapter as the National Defense chair, Paula Spicer, served in the U.S. Army Reserve,” White said. “We felt it necessary to honor her service to America, along with remembering those who fought and died for our freedoms and liberties.” The Kennesaw Mountain Chapter has documented 29,711 volunteer service hours, by traveling year-to-date 16,799 miles to deliver thrift items and supplies to veterans and active military, and to recognize local citizens for patriotism, conservation and historic preservation efforts. Additionally, the chapter has participated in naturalization ceremonies, by welcoming 988 newly naturalized citizens, and distributed more than 21,000 American flags across Kennesaw, Cobb County and the state. Gov. Brian Kemp recently commended the chapter’s many activities in support of the DAR’s motto: “God, Home and Country.” He said, “I applaud the commitment to excellence and hard work you have demonstrated.”

Kennesaw Mountain DAR chapter executive officers Brenda King, Paula Spicer, Loriann White and Kate Sklikas participate in the wreath ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 8

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Cobblestone Golf Course Introduces Veterans Clinics Cobblestone Golf Course in Acworth recently launched a new program, PGA HOPE for Veterans Golf Clinics. The program encourages disabled veterans to learn to play golf while overcoming physical and cognitive issues. Complimentary lessons are given by PGA/LPGA professionals — including Ned Defani and Mike Wooditch — and veteran peer mentors to ensure disabled veterans the best learning experience. This free clinic helps veterans transition into the community while enhancing positive values in fun, new social settings. Interested veterans with a physical, cognitive and or sensory disability can sign up for the clinics. Sensory disabilities may range from back-spine injury, TBI, PTSD, limb loss, vision impairment, stroke survivors and more. The veterans program is an ongoing event, taking place 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays through the end of August. To reserve a spot, email David Windsor at davidwindsorpga@gmail.com, or call 941-650-5750. Learn more about PGA HOPE clinics on their Facebook page or at pgareach.org.

Free Festival to Feature Races and Games Cobb County is holding an ELM Festival in August, but it's not in honor of the elm tree. Cobb is the first Georgia county to install emergency location markers (ELMs) on hundreds of trails across the county. The program’s mission is to ensure emergency dispatchers and first responders are able to locate trail users quickly. The ELM Festival will be 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 10 at Allatoona Creek Park, 5690 Old Stilesboro Road NW, Acworth, and will include a running race, an enduro bike race, a poker run/ride, bike games, a grass maze challenge, a geocaching/scavenger hunt, a tree identification workshop, fire trucks and equipment, and hunter education. For more information, visit cobbelm.com or contact John Purcell at john.purcell@ cobbcounty.org or 770-528-8825.

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Local News Senior Bus Passes Available Are you are 55 years or older and need assistance with transportation to doctor appointments, dialysis, chemotherapy, etc.? You may be eligible to receive free bus passes, while available, that can be used to assist with the cost of riding the local CobbLinc, Paratransit and Flex bus services. Eligibility requirements: • Cobb County resident. • Must be 55 years or older. • Must have a valid Georgia state-issued ID. • Provide proof of residency. Bill must be in your name (lease, mortgage statement, utility bill). • Must be actively riding CobbLinc, Flex or paratransit service. • Must have a valid paratransit ID. • Must not have received assistance within the past 12 months. Bus passes are available 9 a.m.noon and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays only at Cobb Senior Services, 1150 Powder Springs St., Suite 100, Marietta. For more information, call 770-528-5364.

Oscar Johnson with his family at his 90th birthday party.

Resident Celebrates 90th Birthday in High-flying Fashion Oscar Johnson, a resident at Celebration Village in Acworth, celebrated his 90th birthday in a very memorable way. On July 18, he arranged for a helicopter to land on the front lawn of the retirement community, before flying the aircraft himself. Johnson was a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War and for the CIA. He wanted to celebrate the milestone birthday in a meaningful way that he could share with his Celebration Village neighbors.

Cobb Parks to Hold Fishing Rodeo Cobb Parks' Natural Resource Management staff will hold a fishing rodeo starting at 9 a.m. Aug. 17 at Hyde Farm Park in east Cobb. The event offers the following age divisions: 3-6, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-16. Trophies will be awarded for the five biggest fish overall. For more information, contact John Purcell at john. purcell@cobbcounty.org or 770- 528-8825.

Church Honors Acworth First Responders On June 30, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church honored the Acworth Police Department and Cobb County Fire Department Station 11. Alderman Tim Houston, Claude Johnson, Randolph Blalock and the Rev. Frank Johnson thanked the first responders for their commitment and dedication to the Acworth Community. Johnson and Blalock’s lives both have been saved by members of the Acworth police and fire departments. Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church held a day of appreciation, thanking local police officers and firefighters for their continued service to the Acworth community. 10

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Celebrations!

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Age 10 on Aug. 31 Happy 10th birthday, Handsome! We are so proud of you. We love you! Dad, Mom, Bethany and Mikayla

Age 5 on Aug. 16 Happy birthday, little angel! We love you. Grammy and Mommy

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Age 7 on Aug. 16 Happy seventh birthday, sweet Piper Bean! We love you so much! Mommy, Daddy and Alex Paige

Age 5 on Aug. 12 Happy birthday to our big boy! Love, Mom, Dad and Isla

Josh DeRidder

Aug. 18 Happy birthday to the best Daddy and husband around! We love you, Baby Cakes. Love, Jaimie and Joseph

Savannah Tucker Age 1 on Aug. 14 Happy first birthday, Savannah!

Angelica Gumeny

Age 21 on Aug. 24 Happy 21st birthday to my favorite daughter! Love you and proud of you! Dad

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Age 8 on Aug. 6 Happy birthday! We love you very much. Daddy, Josh, Gabrielle and Grandma

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A Message from the

chool may be back in session, but we hope you all are continuing to have a great summer, filled with lots of exciting trips, camps and experiences. Don’t forget that there are still plenty of opportunities to continue to get outside and enjoy the parks and beaches. Our city has partnered with Appalachian Outfitters, and we continue to rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards at our beach locations. You can make a reservation at www.acworthparksandrecrec.org under Parks and Facilities. All of our parks on the lake and beaches are open through Labor Day. For more information on hours of operation and pricing, visit the website. We are excited to offer an awesome new special event this fall! On Sept. 7, at Logan Farm Park, we will be hosting the first Pizza, Pints & Pigskins. Participating restaurants will be serving their best pizza dishes, trying to get the coveted Taster’s Choice Award, decided upon by our community. The event will begin at noon and will feature a kids zone, contests, tailgate area for watching football and a beer garden. The event will culminate in a concert by the Yacht Rock Schooners, from 8 to 10 p.m. The city is excited about this inaugural event that’s free to the public, so be sure to come and check it out! For more information, visit www.acworthparksandrec.org. Hopefully, you have had a chance to visit our new Acworth Community Center, which opened at the end of April. Since then, the positive response to this joint SPLOST project with the county has been extraordinary! Whether you have played pickleball in the gymnasium, walked the indoor track, sent a child to summer camp, exercised, or participated in one of our many athletic offerings, we hope that you’re enjoying this wonderful asset to our city.

We are so fortunate to have an amazing and loyal city team. I would like to take this opportunity to mention two in particular, as they have left us and entered the world of retirement! City Treasurer Sharron Burtz was with our team for 32 years, and retired at the end of June. Buildings Foreman Paul Richards retired at the end of July, with just over 37 years of service. We can’t thank both of you enough for your commitment to our community and your guidance through many seasons. We certainly will miss you both and wish you nothing but the best in your journeys. As we say goodbye to Sharron and Paul, we are excited to have new team members joining us. We recently have welcomed to our city Angie Luna, director of power and public works; Alex Almodovar, assistant to the city manager; and Lindy Tisdel, city treasurer. Please help me in greeting them as you see them at various functions. We’re excited to have you all on board. As we head into a new school year, we want to thank all of our principals, administrators, teachers and bus drivers who work so hard to create awesome educational opportunities for our kids and community. We wish you the best of luck on yet another successful year! As always, for more information on any of our projects, events, or programs, visit www.acworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” Visit Acworth on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @VisitAcworth. God bless, Tommy

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BeBold. A Church’s Quest to Bless Others Most people in the Acworth and Kennesaw communities know of NorthStar Church. It’s the one on Blue Springs Road, around the corner from North Cobb High School. But you may not know about the church’s BeBold program, and how it has given to not only local and international ministries, but also to other churches just a few miles away.

The Background Aug. 26, 2018: NorthStar launched the BeBold Global Impact Program at the conclusion of a four-week sermon series by senior pastor Mike Linch entitled “BeBold.” The program was created in response to a significant milestone the church reached due to the faithful giving of its people. After a six-year giving campaign, NorthStar was debt free. In 2012, the church had accumulated $6.8 million of debt in 16 years. This was due to purchasing land and constructing buildings and parking lots, all things the church needed as it grew. Linch addressed the church in 2012 saying, “We’re going into the valley as a church, and we’re going to do battle with our giant. And we are going to watch him fall.”

Greater Church Pastor Cheno Echevarria gets a check from Linch.

Despite making its payment every month, the debt seemed insurmountable. So, NorthStar began a giving campaign call “Bold” to tackle the debt situation. As a visual representation of the amount owed, large boxes were stacked on stage during the sermon, one for each $1 million. “Could you imagine what we could do if we didn’t give the bank $46,600 a month?” Linch said. “What would life be like? Who are the people we could bless? What are the things we could do? And not just put it in our budget, but re-appropriate that money to go back into our community and world. What’s that day going to be like?”

Boxes representing the giant of debt fall as senior pastor Mike Linch announces the church is debt free. 16

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BeBold Impact Projects (not a complete list) • $10,000 checks given to NorthStar Haiti, Star Point Church in upstate New York and Greater Church, which meets at Barber Middle School in Acworth. • International missions: Hosanna Helping Hands, which helps children in Haiti, and Morning Star Society, which helps people in red light districts in India. • Medicines and supplies given for a medical trip to Haiti earlier this summer, and assisted an FCA group traveling to Puerto Rico to provide toiletries and underwear. • Local north Cobb family received an over-the-top Thanksgiving after losing their mother to cancer, and two police officers and three YMCA families have been blessed. • Thanksgiving meals for 40 families.

Aug. 20, 2018: The giant was slain and NorthStar is

debt free. When this was revealed in the Aug. 26 service, the people of NorthStar watched as all those boxes came crashing down as a result of their faithful giving. The money that was going to the bank each month could now go to bless people in their community and around the world. “There was just a lot of things we couldn’t do,” Linch said. “There were times we wanted to go ‘Man, I love you and we’re here for you,’ but we had a giant. We had a giant who was called debt.”

A New Beginning NorthStar’s BeBold Global Impact Program redeploys church giving into life-changing community projects, globally and locally. The goal was to be able to say yes, whenever and wherever God calls. The BeBold program launched almost a year ago with the commitment of 17% of the church’s monthly budget going back out into global and local impact projects. During the last 12 months, BeBold has given more than $210,000 to dozens of worthy causes in the community, as well as internationally. “Back in 1997 when we started (NorthStar), we wanted to be a church for the community, not just a church in our community, and BeBold is a great opportunity to do that because we get to come alongside some incredible people and help make their lives a little bit better,” Linch said. The reach of BeBold in the community is undeniable, but none of this would have been possible without the generous and faithful giving of the people of NorthStar and the local community. For more information on BeBold visit, www.NorthStarChurch.org/give/#BeBold.

• Assisted a local family needing help with the after-school program for their elementary-age child. • Threw a Christmas party for the families of the Marietta Housing Authority in Acworth, complete with a visit from Santa. • Local organizations/ministries: Power of Peace Project’s Selma project; Cobb DFCS; Wellspring Living, which helps women escape sex trafficking across our state; FCA huddles at West Cobb, Cobb, Paulding and Kennesaw State University; Young Life in Paulding; Navigators and 925 Athletic Ministries at KSU.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Aug. 8

Alive After Five

5:30-7:30 p.m. J.D.'s Bar-B-Que 4424 Main St., Acworth

Aug. 13

Morning Jolt

7:45-9 a.m. American Legion Post 304 4220 S. Main St., Acworth Networking event that focuses on exchanging referrals with one another. Coffee and breakfast provided.

Aug. 15

Women’s Network

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brookwood Christian School 4728 Wood St., Acworth

Aug. 27

Morning Jolt

7:45-9 a.m. American Legion Post 304 4220 S. Main St., Acworth Networking event that focuses on exchanging referrals with one another. Coffee and breakfast provided.

Sept. 5

ABA Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Acworth Community Center 4361 Cherokee St., Acworth

Sept. 10

Morning Jolt

7:45-9 a.m. American Legion Post 304 4220 S. Main St., Acworth Networking event that focuses on exchanging referrals with one another. Coffee and breakfast provided. 18

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Is the Year Half Over or Is There Half a Year Left? BY JIM HILBER

What a great summer season we have had. We’ve enjoyed backyard barbecues, vacations, staycations, celebrations and all-around fun in the sun. It is an ideal time to get out, meet more people and explore our full slate of various ABA events. Summertime weather and an amazing turnout at Cauble Park helped us celebrate Independence Day. The show of unity and support of those who have served in the various branches of our armed forces was emotional in all the best ways. We loved feeling the chills roll over our skin as the anthems and music echoed off the energy of the crowd. And here we are welcoming in the second half of 2019! Are you ready? What intentions and goals do you and your business have for the rest of the year? Sometimes, we are ahead; sometimes, we are behind, but the race is long. The Acworth Business Association has the tools and resources to help us keep pace toward our destinations. The ABA is proud to be part of the business fabric of Acworth. Our real honor, however, is helping you, the people who make up the fabric of the entire community.

Supporting education always has been an important component of the association’s goals. As schools are preparing for the return of our students, we will honor and contribute to 1,200 teachers during their pre-planning week. Please reach out to us if you or your businesses would like to learn how to help sponsor this important cause. People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road does not mean they’ve gotten lost. There are several opportunities where we all come together. We come together to celebrate commonalities, as well as differences. A bridge is needed to overcome an obstacle in your path. The ABA is your Bridge to Success, where we can meet and cross over together. Like any bridge crossing, don’t forget to enjoy the view along the way. It is certainly an honor, and my pleasure, to serve the ABA community. Your time, attention and contributions are appreciated. May we all take the optimistic road as we have an entire half of 2019 left to enjoy. Do good and be well, Jim Hilber 2019 President Acworth Business Association

Jim Hilber has served on the ABA board for three years. He is the president of Merchant Gladiator, LLC, and a father, raising two young boys with his wife Tania.

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Minute

Make Meals in Minutes With BY TIFFANY HUGHES

Now that the kids are back to school, and life is hectic, the last thing you want to worry about is what to feed your family. The only thing better than having grab-and-go options for breakfast and lunch, is having several quick-fix possibilities for dinner with the same ingredients. After all, food shouldn’t be stressful; it should be enjoyed. Happy cooking everyone! Quick pineapple ice cream.

Pineapple Ice Cream Ingredients

• • • •

4 cups frozen pineapple chunks ½ cup French vanilla coffee creamer ½ cup whole or evaporated milk 1 ½ tablespoons honey

Directions

Place pineapple, creamer and honey in a food processor, in that order. Note: a blender will not work for this. Process on high until the ingredients are well incorporated. Drizzle with additional creamer if the mixture is too thick. Serve immediately and store leftovers in the freezer. NOTE: Coconut milk can be substituted (in equal amounts) for the coffee creamer and milk for a lactose-free version.

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Flour Tortillas Cheese quesadillas will come together easily by layering six slices of cheese, cut into strips, onto one half of each of two tortillas. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, paprika or ground mustard, and fold in half. Lay the tortillas in a large frying pan, and cook on medium-high for approximately 1 minute. When one side is golden, flip and cook on the other side. Serve with sour cream, pickled jalapenos, avocado and salsa for dinner. The leftovers make a great lunch – pack with some prepared ranch dressing, and fresh veggies for dipping. Breakfast doesn’t have to be traditional foods; hence, the popularity of avocado toast. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches — or even rolled up in flour tortillas — can be premade and grabbed on the way out the door to school. Change up the ingredients by adding bananas, strawberries or even apple slices.

Frozen Shrimp A cool, shrimp salad makes a perfect dinner on a hot summer night. Start with a bag of your favorite salad mix, add soft cheese crumbles (goat or feta), a crunch component (crunchy beet strips, sunflower seeds, walnuts, etc.), and your favorite chopped veggies, such as cucumbers, cherry tomatoes or peppers. Add the shrimp last, then drizzle with your favorite dressing or peanut sauce. Leftover salad is great on flatbread, naan, or even in a pita for lunch the next day. Speaking of peanut sauce, this pseudo-condiment has multiple uses as a dressing for salads, a dip for fruit or veggies, and as a tasty sauce for pasta. Simply cook 8 ounces of pasta in equal parts water and chicken broth, adding a 16-ounce bag of shelled edamame during cooking. When the pasta is al dente, remove from heat, add chopped peppers, shredded carrots, cooked chicken or shrimp, then toss with peanut sauce. Serve warm or cold.

Meals

Double-Duty Ingredients Frozen Fruit Pack frozen blueberries or grapes in a lunchbox to keep the contents cool, and they’ll be ready to eat at lunchtime. Pineapple chunks provide a sweet, caramelized component to a stir-fry. Place shredded rotisserie chicken meat in a large frying pan with olive oil. Sprinkle with dry, ground ginger and garlic salt, and stir. Add a bag of frozen stir-fry veggies. Drizzle with a little more oil, and sprinkle with ground red pepper. Cook just until the veggies begin to thaw, then put one cup of frozen pineapple chunks into the bottom of a pan, and turn the heat on high. Cook without stirring, until the pineapple begins to turn golden. Stir well, then drizzle with soy sauce. Cook until the pineapple and veggies are completely thawed, and serve over pasta or rice. Frozen berries or pineapple also can be used to make a quick ice cream. In a food processor, combine 4 cups of frozen fruit, with 1 cup of coconut milk and 2 tablespoons of honey. Puree until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add additional coconut milk. Serve immediately, and put any leftovers in the freezer.

Boiled Shrimp Ingredients

• One pound medium shrimp, deveined • • • •

(no need to thaw before cooking) 3 whole garlic cloves 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning 4 tablespoons butter 2 fresh lemons, halved

Directions

In a large pot, add the shrimp and garlic cloves, then cover with water. Turn the heat to high, then add Old Bay and butter, stirring occasionally as the water boils. Squeeze lemons into the pot, then drop into the water as the shrimp is cooking. When the shrimp turn pink (no more than 5 minutes), remove from the water immediately. Let cool before peeling. Drizzle with additional lemon juice before serving. NOTE: Hollow out a French baguette and fill with cooked shrimp, Thousand Island dressing and shredded lettuce for an easy shrimp po’boy.

Peanut Sauce Ingredients

• ½ cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter (your choice)

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce • 3 tablespoons lime juice • 1 ½ teaspoons minced ginger or ginger paste

• ½ teaspoon sriracha

(or more, depending on heat desired)

• ¼ cup brown sugar • ¼ cup coconut milk • ½ teaspoon sesame oil Directions Veggie pasta with peanut sauce.

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Combine the peanut butter with the next four ingredients, stirring until everything is mixed well. Add the sugar and coconut milk, and stir. Taste for desired level of heat and sweetness, and adjust ingredients as desired. Add sesame oil last. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water and mix thoroughly. NOTE: 2-3 tablespoons of honey can be substituted for the brown sugar.

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Around & About AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Save Acworth History Foundation and Kennesaw Historical Society present Trevor Beemon speaking about Mariettaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1840s Root House at 7 p.m. at the historic Kennesaw Depot. The public is invited to attend this free event. Light refreshments will be served. Beemon will share about the restoration and operation of the Root House Museum and Garden. He began volunteering for Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society at the age of 12.

The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department will host the annual Mother Son Camp Out at Proctor Landing Park (5260 Proctor Landing Road), beginning at 1 p.m. The event is open to mothers and their sons, age 13 and younger. Participants will camp alongside Lake Allatoona while learning about nature and participating in a variety of outdoor activities. Registration opens Aug. 5 for city residents and Aug. 12 for nonresidents. To register, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

Wake Series returns to Acworth Beach 17 Georgia at Cauble Park. Kicking off the third weekend of the

Acwoofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Waves. Bring your furry friend and let them enjoy a day in the water, sand and sun! The doggie beach day will take place at Dallas Landing Park and will consist of two time slots for dogs of all sizes. Dogs under 30 pounds will be from 10-11 a.m. and dogs over 30 pounds will be from 11 a.m.-noon. This event is open to all non-aggressive dogs who are spayed/neutered and current on their shots. The swim area will be open for K-9 swimmers only. Registration opens Aug. 5 for city residents and Aug. 12 for nonresidents. Cost will be $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. To register, visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

series, Stop Seven returns to Acworth for the boat event of the season. The competition begins at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.gawakeseries.com.

& Peaches BBQ Festival will 23-24 Pigs be hosted by the Kennesaw Parks and

Recreation Department at Adams Park, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. 6-10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday. Vendors will sell barbecue and drinks. Also features live music and family activities. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.pigsandpeaches.com.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER Tim Crunk Memorial 5K begins at 8 a.m. at 12 Cedarcrest Church (4600 Cobb Parkway NW)

in Acworth with registration at 7 a.m. There will be a 1-mile fun run for kids at 9 a.m. The course is spread out around Cedarcrest Church and includes running through neighborhoods bordering Lake Allatoona. Race is an official qualifying event for the 2020 Peachtree Road Race. Funds from the event support schools and educators in Haiti. For more information or to register, email amy@cedarcrestchurch.com.

NOVEMBER

Pizza will be a big part of the new festival.

Pizza, Pints & Pigskins. Noon-10 p.m. at Logan 7 Farm Park. Food, fun and games, with pizza from

a variety of Cobb County pizzerias. Includes kids zone, live music, beer garden and pizza contests. For more information, visit acworthtourism.org/event/ pizza-pints-pigskins. 22

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The 12th annual Covering the Bases Gala will be at the Tanyard Creek Overlook in the Acworth Community Center (4361 Cherokee St.) and benefits the Horizon Field, which provides children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in athletic events. The event includes dinner, live entertainment, and live and silent auctions. On-site child care will be free of charge and available to all attendees. The event is a partnership between the Acworth Police Department, the Special Needs Development Group, and the community. To purchase tickets or for more information on sponsorships, contact Lauren Ham at lham@acworth.org or (770) 917-1234.

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6-10 p.m., open to all experience levels. Dance Resolution Coach Gabriele Norris will kick off the event with a workshop style dance lesson. Hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. The cost of this class is $10. Register online at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org or in person at the Acworth Community Center (4361 Cherokee St.).

Sports

Sept. 23-27

Basketball League

Looking for somewhere fun for your kids during fall break? Grab your goggles and get ready for a week full of wild, wacky and weird science experiments. Campers will explore all different types of science such as gravity, density, chemical reactions and going on an exciting field trip. Campers will get safety goggles and a lab coat for a week long exploration of science. Registration for residents opens Aug. 5 and is $115. Nonresident registration begins Aug. 12 and is $140. Register online at www.acworthparksandrec.org or in person at the Acworth Community Center.

For ages 5-18. Practice starts the first week of November, games begin in early December. Registration begins Aug. 5 for Acworth residents, Aug. 12 for nonresidents. For information, email Mychal Lewis at mlewis@acworth.org. www.acworthbasketball.com.

Horizon League, baseball

Registration begins Aug. 5 for the noncompetitive baseball league for athletes ages 4 and older with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. www.acworthspecialneeds.com.

Science Exploration Camp

Volleyball League

For girls ages 9-14. Teams are grouped by age. Practice starts the first of September, games begin in October. Two practices per week, for three weeks. Season consists of six games over four weeks, with single-elimination tournament at end of season. Email Mychal Lewis at mlewis@acworth.org. www.acworthparksandrec.org.

Preschool Sports Camp

For 3-4 year olds. Helps develop basic skills for sports programs in the future and gives children a chance to explore a variety of different sports all in one program such as soccer, T-ball and basketball. Camp is every Monday and Wednesday for four weeks beginning Sept. 9 and will take place at the Acworth Community Center. To register, visit www.acworthparksandrec.org. AROUND ACWORTH | August 2019

Keegan Shelpman, Jason Lim, Dave VanGorder and Ellie Vachtsevanos.

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Dave VanGorder is a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in Vietnam. He was born in upstate New York as the youngest boy in his family of 12. Upon graduating high school, Mr. VanGorder had to sign up for the draft. Before being drafted at the age of 22, he completed two years of agricultural college. He also started his own business after no one would hire him, due to his draft eligibility. Mr. VanGorder then sold his business and was shipped to the San Antonio training facility. There, he quickly had to adapt to diversity, which left him with a greater respect for all people. Mr. VanGorder was not introduced to many cultures or 24

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religions before being drafted, because he grew up in a small town, and was one of 14 graduates in his class. Once deployed, he quickly adapted and learned to treat others the way he wished to be treated. He still follows that motto daily. Returning from his service in Cam Ranh Bay, Mr. VanGorder was not greeted by parades and open arms. Frequently, he and his fellow soldiers were looked down upon due to their time in Vietnam. Often, they were unable to find work after returning from service. Mr. VanGorder found a job as a land surveyor. He said that “once you make up your mind and find something you love, you can do it.” By using this to fulfill his own dreams, Mr. VanGorder entered the real estate business, and bought a bar. Soon afterward, he entered the restaurant and hospitality industry. He

worked for Red Lobster and eventually became the manager of a restaurant. Though he had a successful business career, Mr. VanGorder describes himself as a family man. He and his wife settled in Cobb County after 26 moves, and had a daughter. Today, he has a grandson whom he loves dearly, and said he’s happy to live near him, so he can visit often. Since June of 2018, he has held a position at Walmart, where he enjoys working, because of the friendly environment toward veterans. We thank Dave VanGorder for his service, and inspiring story of overcoming differences to help our country, and staying true to his loved ones. He will be followed forever by a legacy of kindness and aspiration. His last piece of advice: “If you can help somebody, give them a hand.”

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“The parenting plan alone has been challenging, but the heartache that ensues as your child goes through life misunderstood, labeled as weird and rejected by the very peer group that should be the safest (church), can be overwhelming,” said Ann, whose son Aaron is on the High Functioning Autism Spectrum (HFAS). “Aspies, or those affected by HFAS, are amazingly gifted and possess unique abilities from God. Advocate for these children and do so with vigor that educates mainstream families that are untouched by HFAS.”

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Art time at an e’s Club meeting.

Erin’s Hope for Friends is the advocate this mother’s heart cries out for. Darren and Stacy Horst understand Ann’s challenges intimately. They founded Erin’s Hope for Friends in loving memory of their daughter Erin to help teens like her struggling with Asperger’s syndrome make meaningful and lasting social connections. Erin, a talented young woman, faced many challenges, primarily Asperger’s syndrome. Unfortunately, Darren and Stacy lost their beloved daughter after she chose to take her own life in January 2014. “If Erin had one really good friend that she connected to, that she could do something with for one evening a week, it would have changed her whole life,” Darren said. Erin’s Hope for Friends, with locations in Acworth and Alpharetta, bridges the gap for socially challenged teens and young adults by providing a safe place for joyful interactions and fun activities called e’s Club. The Acworth e’s Club, for teens ages 12 to seniors in high school, meets from 7-10 p.m. on Fridays. The Young Adult Program (high school graduates to age 24) meets from 6-9 p.m. Sundays. More than 500 teens and young adults are served through the organization. “(This is) an amazing place that my daughter feels accepted, can be herself, passes no judgment and truly loves going to every week,” said Robin Mellie, who’s daughter is part of the high school group. “She's been going since the day they opened; e's Club is a place like no other - wonderful!”

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ACWORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT

Dedicated to Serving Acworth With Excellence BY WAYNE DENNARD

Laws are created in the legislative halls of our government. However, most laws leave room for interpretation, and, when they are interpreted in court, resulting in new applications, we call that case law or precedent. Many police officers, through the course of their careers, eventually will find their split- second decisions end up being scrutinized in the Court of Appeals. This is where legal precedents (case laws) are set. Recently, two Acworth police officers were named in a case that was upheld in the Court of Appeals. In that case, officers conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation, and they suspected that the driver was in possession of narcotics. During the course of the traffic stop, officers learned that the driver was on parole for drug-related charges, and, as a condition of his parole, he had signed a fourth amendment waiver. This waived his rights to privacy and compelled him to allow parole officers to conduct warrantless searches anytime of his person, vehicle, residence, and any other property under his control.

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When searching the vehicle, officers found a large quantity of methamphetamine, money, plastic bags (the kind frequently used to package illegal drugs for sale) and a small scale (the kind frequently used for weighing narcotics). The driver subsequently was arrested for trafficking methamphetamine. In court, the driver did not contest the drug charges, but argued that the search was illegal because the officers who searched his vehicle were police officers and not parole officers, and, according to his attorney, the 4th amendment waiver did not extend to police officers. The Court of Appeals determined that, since parole is an extension of being incarcerated, it is necessary and proper for police officers to have the right to search the person and property of individuals who are on parole. It was decided that our officers acted properly. This important case law will help ensure that officers are able to monitor properly the actions of parolees and, in doing so, to ensure the safety and security of our community. One of our highest priorities is to ensure that the safety of

our community is protected. Sometimes, that requires on-thespot analysis and decision-making in regards to constitutional rights. The outcome of this case, and the resulting case law, is a testament to the caliber of the officers that we hire, and the high-level training that they receive. Every officer at APD is dedicated to carrying out our departmental mission: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the mission of the Acworth Police Department to provide fair, impartial, and excellent law enforcement service to our community. To that end, we pledge to pursue the highest levels of training and education available, and to offer our community the highest levels of professionalism to the best of our ability.â&#x20AC;? Our officers stand by that mission, and I am honored to stand by each and every one of our officers. I am so proud of our people and their dedication to excellence.

Wayne Dennard has served as chief since 2012 and has lived in this community for more than 40 years.

How to Avoid a Crash BY JOEL WILLIAMS

More than 1,500 people died on Georgia roads in 2018, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. That is an average of four deaths per day. Staying safe behind the wheel requires our full attention. If we avoid distractions and drive carefully, we will greatly increase the odds of safely arriving at our destination. Here are five important defensive driving tips that will reduce your odds of being in an accident.

Stay alert.

The most important tip is to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Avoid drowsy driving. In today’s fast-paced world, sleep deprivation is an issue that negatively affects our health and ability to focus. Few things are more dangerous than falling asleep at the wheel. Fatigue significantly reduces our perception and reaction times.

Put down your phone.

It is illegal to hold a cellphone while driving in Georgia. This is the direct result of an increase in traffic fatalities linked to drivers being distracted by their mobile devices. Go hands-free, and set your phone to “airplane mode” while driving.

Use a designated driver or ride share service.

There is no excuse to drink and drive. The deaths caused by intoxicated drivers are entirely preventable. Plan ahead if you intend to consume alcohol away from home. Designate a driver or use Uber or Lyft. The cost of a ride share service is exponentially less than the fines associated with a DUI or the liability you may incur in a civil lawsuit.

Use your turn signal.

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Rob’s Rescues Last Stop Horse Rescue I interviewed Ms. Joyce Pomeroy of Last Stop Horse Rescue. www.laststophorserescue.com

When and why did you start Last Stop Horse Rescue (LSHR)?

This dog’s name is Mimi. She is 10 years old and her tag number is 615730. She is a tri-colored Chihuahua and is small in size. She walks very well on a leash and is super sweet and easy to take pictures with. She would be a great dog to sit and watch TV with. Mimi is pretty quiet and not demanding at all.

I started in 2006. I had worked in the medical field, and driven an ambulance for 26 years. I had always taken care of others and when I stopped working I had to start trying to find myself. I got a pony called Emma. She had so many issues, and when I got her she had already been passed through seven homes. I looked at her and told her, “Emma, this is your last stop.” And, that’s how Last Stop Horse Rescue started. I didn’t start off thinking I was going to start a horse rescue, but then Belle came along, who was such an angry horse, and people started hearing about me. I took in horses that had been neglected and abused, and I made a pact with the horses that this would be where all the negatives in their life would end.

Do you only rescue horses?

I am licensed as an equine rescue, but I also rescue people by allowing them to touch and connect with a horse. In March, a newborn cow was found standing over its dead mother trying to nurse, and it was brought to a barn at the rescue. I taught him how to suck from a bottle and did all his feedings. I taught him to walk on a halter. As the time approached for him to go back and be raised as an Angus cow for his purpose, I approached the farmer, and asked if I could buy him and raise him, and allow him to grow and live. The farmer agreed, and Hershey is now part of my life here at LSHR.

When did you start liking horses and what is so special about a horse? Like a lot of little girls, I dreamed of owning a pony, and I have always rescued animals. Horses are majestic, smart animals. There is something unique in each horse, and if you look into a horse’s eyes you see your own soul.

What was the first horse that you rescued?

Emma. She is an Appaloosa pony. I was determined to bring out the best in her and protect her.

What is a story that you love to tell?

I like to talk about Emma because she completely changed my life. In rescuing her, I found that she rescued me, too. There are a lot of people who come to LSHR who need rescuing too.

Above, Rob with Poof. Top left, Whiff.

These cats’ names are Poof and Whiff. They are both big, white, fluffy cats who came in to the shelter together as strays. They are about 14 years old and are super sweet. They are bonded with each other and it would be good for them to go to a home together. They are both females. 30

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What do you want the community to know about LSHR and how can they help you?

LSHR is run on a code of high ethics, morality and honesty. It takes a lot to fund and feed these beautiful horses. When I ask the public for help, I like them to come up here and experience what I have here. My focus is always for the horse. The public is welcome to come and meet me, and spend time with the horses and follow our journey on Facebook.

I am Rob Macmillan, and I am on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. Follow me on Facebook and visit my website at www.robsrescues.com.

Interest Rates Don’t Tell the Whole Story BY JAY WHITE

As this summer’s real estate market has heated up, I’ve seen refinancing loans rise significantly. Many homeowners are taking advantage of this market and accessing cash, reducing the term of their loan, dropping private mortgage insurance (PMI), locking in fixed rates from adjustable rates, etc. Rate is only part of the equation, and it does not always mean the best loan. While rates have fallen, you have to look deeper to make sure a refinancing is actually beneficial for you. For example, if you currently have a 4.5% mortgage, and you refinance to, say, a 3.99% rate, is this a good reason to refinance? The answer is different for everyone. We have to look at the savings it’s providing you. We have to look at the costs of the refinancing and determine the break-even point of the costs; typically, you want to recoup your costs of a refinancing within three years or less. Questions should be asked, such as: Are you planning to sell

your home in the next one to two years? If you are not going to take cash to upgrade your current home, I wouldn’t recommend refinancing. This is what some lenders don’t tell you. They solely focus on “getting a deal.” It’s all about truly making sure the loan has actual benefits to you. The most popular refinancing right now is debt consolidation. People are saving thousands of dollars a year by eliminating and cutting up high interest credit cards. Not creating the debt again is key to a refinancing being successful for everyone. Wondering if refinancing is the right option for you? Contact a local, trusted lender to find out.

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Back-to-School Checklist How Governors Can Help With Your Family’s Health Care Needs

ack to school for many means back to the daily grind of extracurriculars, PTA meetings and sports registrations. As parents of two active boys, Doctors Heath and Ashley Trowell know the stress that the fall season often brings. This fall, Governors MedSpa & Concierge Medicine is here to help in the hustle and bustle, providing innovative and personal medical care for the entire family, as well as the latest in medical spa services, all under one roof. The doctors have made personalized family health care in Acworth more accessible than ever for busy families by offering telemedicine visits and now accepting insurance for primary care patients.

Governors treats the whole family, offering children’s wellness exams and sports physicals, and adult physicals and women’s wellness exams, as well as vaccines for everyone. Same-day sick appointments are available for established patients, either in-house or via telemedicine. Telemed visits are offered with all concierge plans and provide flexibility for students away at college or adults traveling for work. Other perks and discounts are offered with the Governors and Senators cash pay concierge plans. Governors allows patients to maintain their busy lifestyles with the confidence that, no matter where they are — on the neighborhood ballfield or away on an exotic vacation — medical attention is just a phone call away. “Dr. Heath and I take pride that we do not run a 10,000-patient clinic where patients are treated as a number and not as a name,” Dr. Ashley said. “We are bringing back the small town feel of our community, where patients actually have a relationship with their doctor, and we are part of their family. Patients see us out in the community at Little League baseball games, sitting in church on Sundays, and eating dinner in downtown Acworth. We are the family doctors of Acworth.”

MEDICAL SERVICES Flu shots Vaccinations Sports physicals Annual wellness physicals Well child visits Same day sick appointments Full IV hydration therapy and oxygen bar Hormone replacement with BioTe pelleting Female wellness exams and rejuvenation Vasectomies Stem cell injections

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Aesthetics

AESTHETIC SERVICES Laser hair removal Facials Body wraps and firming creams Dermaplaning Injectables – Botox®, Dysport and Jeuveau (#NEWTOX) Fillers – Juvederm, Restylane and Sculptra Intraceutical products and oxygen facial SkinMedica products SkinTightening using radiofrequency Micro-needling with radiofrequency Permanent fat and cellulite reduction

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On the aesthetic side, Governors MedSpa offers complimentary skin analysis and consultations with trained staff and physicians to determine which procedures best fit the patient’s aesthetic needs and budget. The spa offers several new services, including body wraps and body firming creams, a solution for patients wanting fast results for last-minute beach getaways. According to Dr. Heath, the body creams pair well with the Vanquish ME permanent fat reduction, with zero downtime. “We are always trying to stay up to speed on the latest medical and aesthetic advances,” Dr. Ashley said. “Our staff is excited to be the first spa to bring Jeuveau, the new Botox® injectable, to Acworth.” Patients can try the new Intraceuticals oxygen facial that infuses vitamins directly into the skin for hydration and nutrition. This facial is safe for any age, and during pregnancy. Different serums can be used to customize the facial. A younger patient might want the clarity serum to help with acne, while a pregnant patient might want the rejuvenation, with all antioxidants. Brides or special event patients seeking the “JLo glow,” might choose the Opulence serum, with a boost of Atoxelene (the no-tox Botox®) to erase fine lines.

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Testimonials

“Dr. Ashley has been my personal doctor for years, and I absolutely love her! She never rushes through visits, is thorough, and stays on top of my somewhat complex family medical history. It’s wonderful to know that she is available anytime. ... It’s clear their goal is to be your personal doctor for life. Really couldn’t be happier!” – Paige F. “Dr. Heath and Dr. Ashley, their staff are all amazing! Dr. Ashley has been there through some of my worst times, scheduling MRIs, cat scans, etc., and [is] always checking in with follow-ups. She has been spot-on with everything and listens to every word I say. Compassionate, smart, and loyal, will never see another family physician! Oh, and she is a rock star with Botox®!” – Cindy T. “Dr. Heath literally saved me a trip to the emergency room by listening to my symptoms that started as a sinus infection and then turned into bronchitis. He had me feeling better and able to breathe again in two days. I am very thankful that they are always there for me, no matter what!” – Natalie W. AROUND ACWORTH | August 2019

Ways to Travel Well in Europe BY JENNIFER BONN

I just returned from my 18th student trip to France. The students were all magnificent travelers, but I was worried about them being in a large city like Paris and wondered what advice to give them. After numerous trips, I’ve learned a few tips to help anyone have the best European trip possible, and to also be safe. Take a trip with a positive attitude, ask questions and learn as you go.

Be aware.

There will be people who want to take advantage of tourists who are distracted because they are unsure of their surroundings or location. Know who is around you and make sure you have your money in a secure spot in front of you. Pickpockets work in teams where one will ask you a question while another is trying to steal your money. Do not engage in conversation with anyone who seems suspicious.

Research before you go.

Search for the best deals for hotels and tickets. Find out where you need to make reservations and if there are discounts. Student groups in France can receive a 50% reduction on metro tickets by filling out an online form. Make sure you know when certain attractions are open or closed. Google recommendations for the best spots. Pinterest is actually a great spot to look for ideas.

Make a plan but be flexible.

Decide what you want to see when, and have a backup plan in case something goes wrong. You will waste valuable time if you wait until you arrive to decide what you want to do.

Take it slow.

If you try to rush through Europe, you will miss some of the best parts. Make time to take in the scenery and sit at a café and people watch. If you try to do too much, you will be exhausted and grumpy.

Try something new.

There is always something different to try in Europe whether it is an activity or a food you have never eaten. Stepping out of your comfort zone and immersing yourself in the culture will create once in a lifetime adventures.

Talk to strangers.

I know this sounds like a contradiction to my first point, but there will be times when you know it is safe to talk to a stranger. Interactions with the locals are always my best memories. You are also being an ambassador for your country when you do this, breaking down false stereotypes and showing people what we are really like.

Mount Paran Christian students Jennifer Almeida and Gracie Dinsmore in Paris this summer.

Have your finances organized.

Notify your bank and your credit card companies that you are traveling. Have a list of debit and credit card numbers as well as customer service numbers to call. Keep the list in a separate spot from the actual cards. Bring some currency of the country. I have noticed that more and more places have a minimum for a credit card purchase. At least in France, you cannot convert coins back to American currency so try to use them before you return or save them for the next trip.

Dress appropriately.

Shorts have never really been a thing in Europe. If you are visiting a lot of churches, it is not the time to wear the skimpiest clothing. Bring layers since the temperatures vary year round. Bring comfortable walking shoes and leave valuable jewelry at home.

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Pack what makes you comfortable.

You do not want to bring a massive suitcase, but pack what you will be comfortable wearing. Always bring a first aid kit and some cold medicine.

Explore.

My favorite trip was the one when my oldest daughter said, “Mom, I want to go to Paris, but I do not want to go to any tourist spots. I want to wander around and pretend to be French.” Everyone should go see the main attractions at least once, but there are treasures around every corner if you do not mind walking. 34

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Jennifer Bonn is a French teacher at Mount Paran Christian School, and is working on a book about lessons she learned in the classroom.

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Fall 2019 Consignment Sales It’s strategic planning time for moms, dads and grandparents looking for bargains for their little ones. Here’s a list of sales in Cherokee and neighboring counties that should help as you map your plan of action.

Aug. 8-10

All 4 Kids, Woodstock

9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Adults, who donate $5 cash to missions at the door, can shop at 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning. (No donation needed for children) His Hands Church 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock http://all4kids.com.

Aug. 9-10

Born Again Blessings

9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-noon Saturday Riverstone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw www.bornagainblessings.com

Aug. 15-17

All 4 Kids, Marietta

9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Adults, who donate $5 cash to missions at the door, can shop at 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning. (No donation needed for children) Cobb County Fairgrounds 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. http://all4kids.com

Aug. 16-17

Mount Bethel Children’s Consignment Sale

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-noon Saturday Mount Bethel UMC 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta www.mtbethelccs.com

Canton First Baptist Kids Sale 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Canton First Baptist Church 1 Mission Point, Canton www.fbckidssale.com 36

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Aug. 23-24

Sept. 5-7

8 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Trinity UMC 814 West Ave., Cartersville www.godslittlesprouts.com

2-8 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Marietta First UMC 56 Whitlock Ave., NW www.lil-lambs.org

God’s Little Sprouts

Aug. 23-24 Wildwood Kidz-Sense

9-6 p.m. Friday; 9-1 p.m. Saturday Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road, Acworth http://kidzsense.org

Aug. 24

NOWAMOM

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sandy Plains Baptist Church 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta www.nowamom.org

Sept. 5-7

Johns Creek UMC Children’s Sale

2-8 p.m. Thursday 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Johns Creek UMC 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek www.johnscreekumc.org

Little Lambs

Sept. 12-14

Due West Treasure Chest

7-9 p.m. Thursday shop early for a $5 cash admission fee 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-noon Saturday 3956 Due West Road, Marietta www.duewest.org

Green With Envy Kids

9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 1328 Buford Highway NE Suite 101, Buford www.greenwithenvykids.com

Sept. 13-14

RUMC Consignment Sale

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday Roswell UMC 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Fellowship Hall, Building B www.roswellumc.org/rumck

Engine Cutoff Switch Can Save Your Life BY GREG FONZENO

In a boating accident, a moving propeller can seriously injure or kill someone. The emergency engine cutoff switch is the only safety device that can stop the engine and potentially prevent disaster if the boat operator falls or is ejected from the boat. Consider these two scenarios. “We were running our boat when we hit the wake of another boat at the wrong angle. Our boat went airborne and went sideways, flinging me out of the boat. I broke my collarbone and was inches from losing my life if the engine had still been running. Only my life jacket and engine cutoff switch lanyard saved my life.” “I fell off my boat while fishing and the boat went into a spiral, circling several times. It hit its own wake and came straight at me. I managed to avoid getting hit in the head, but the boat did run over my leg severing it. This could have been avoided if I simply wore my engine cutoff switch lanyard.” An engine cutoff switch lanyard is attached to a person, clothing or life jacket. If the operator falls overboard, the lanyard is pulled and immediately shuts off the engine. Many unmanned powerboats will continue to turn in a circle until they run out of fuel. It is easy to be ejected if the boat hits a wave, wake, takes a sharp turn or runs into an object.

To protect yourself and others on your boat, you should always wear your engine cutoff switch lanyard on your wrist, life jacket or clothing. When operating a personal watercraft, you are required by law to attach the engine cutoff switch to your wrist or life jacket. Statistics show that wearing an engine cutoff switch lanyard likely would have prevented many propeller injuries. If operating a boat alone and ejected from the boat without a cutoff switch lanyard, you are at risk of being hit by the boat traveling in circles and at risk of drowning. Most boat manufacturers include an engine cutoff switch; but if not, consider having one added for your safety. Installing a retrofit one is easy and inexpensive Many boaters want more freedom to move around the boat. To accommodate those boaters, several wireless engine cutoff switches have been developed. Whether you choose a wireless system or a traditional lanyard, engine cutoff switches save lives.

Greg Fonzeno is the public education officer and vice commander of the local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit (Flotilla 22) at Allatoona Lake.

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Hearing Screenings for Newborns BY DR. SARAH LICHT

Did you know that a newborn infant, even at one day old, can have a hearing screening? There are different ways to evaluate patients’ hearing status, from infants to adults, without having them raise their hand when they hear the beep. However, newborn screenings have not always been a standard of care. In 1988, former Surgeon General Charles Everett Koop raised the challenge of implementing hearing screenings to help detect at least 90% of the hearing loss in children by the year 2000. Fast-forward to 2000, when the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) and the American Academy of Pediatrics created guidelines to be followed to ensure that no child’s hearing loss goes undetected. Though different versions of the guidelines have been published, there is an overarching timeline:

Screening a newborn typically involves two tests. One is called otoacoustic emissions (OAEs for short). This test emits a signal into the ear, which causes the hair cells in your inner ear to vibrate; this vibration generates an echo that is sent out to the ear canal and measured by the tester. The second test is called auditory brainstem response (ABR, which involves placing electrodes on the patient’s head/neck. Sounds are played through the ear and the tester can track brain waves in response to sound. It is very important to catch hearing loss as early as possible and intervene appropriately. The tools we have aid in the early identification of hearing loss and proper intervention. The objective tests listed above often are used in conjunction with behavioral tests. So, before your child or grandchild leaves the hospital, make sure they have their hearing screened.

• Universal newborn hearing screening. • Detection of hearing loss before three months old. • Intervention with hearing loss starting by the age of six months (yes, that means six-month-olds can wear hearing aids).

Sarah Licht, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock. She has been practicing since 2016.

The Symptoms and Risks of a Hernia BY DR. MADHAVI JORDAN, M.D.

While helping a friend move into his new apartment, you bend to pick up a box, and you feel a pop with pressure at your groin. Your first thought: “I pulled a muscle.” But, when you stand, you notice a bulge at your groin. You push it in, and it goes away. Most likely, you have a hernia. A hernia is a hole or weakness in the fascia (the barrier that makes sure your insides stay on the inside) of your abdominal wall, through which internal tissue or organs may protrude. Hernias are common, occurring more often in men than women, and can happen for many reasons: heavy lifting, obesity, smoking and pregnancy. Twenty five percent of men will develop an inguinal hernia during their lifetime. Hernia symptoms are fairly easy to identify, but often don’t include pain, which causes some to skip medical attention. If you notice a bulge, tenderness or pain, make an appointment with your doctor. Some hernias are emergencies. My primary concern is the possibility that your intestines will protrude through the hole in your abdomen and become stuck. If that happens, the blood supply to your intestines could be restricted. Without quick resolution, your intestines can die, which could lead to critical illness or death. To minimize serious risks and avoid recurrences, I recommend an elective procedure to repair the hernia. Options include 38

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several surgical techniques: open (traditional surgery), laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery. Despite its name, robotic technology does not put a robot in control of your surgery. The system cannot make decisions or operate on its own; the surgeon is in complete control. It’s important to seek an experienced robotic surgeon and hospital surgical team. The robot translates the surgeon’s real-time hand movements precisely to the surgical instruments inserted through the patient’s abdomen. The minimally invasive operation is completed through a few small incisions for the tools and a small camera, which allows the surgeon to see a full-color, magnified, 3-D image of the surgical site. The procedure typically is performed outpatient, requiring no overnight stay. Patients report having less pain after the procedure compared with other procedures, and, typically, they return to normal activity sooner. Studies show that the reoccurrence of a hernia and associated complications are less likely after robotic surgery.

Dr. Madhavi Jordan is a board-certified surgeon with Northside Hospital Cherokee and Northside Cherokee Surgical Associates in Canton. ncsurgicalassociates.com.

5 Easy Steps to a Spectacular Summer Tablescape BY PACITA WILSON

Make your guests feel exceptional by recreating this beautiful, yet simple, summer table setting. Your guests will enjoy the evening, and be amazed by your decorating skills.

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Start with a simple white tablecloth (we used one purchased from TJ Maxx). Then, layer with paper runners and burlap placemats to add texture to the table. Next, arrange the pieces of your centerpiece. It is important to keep all elements of this beauty at a level that allows your guests to see across the table and easily engage in conversation. Don’t forget, always add candles − they make everything shine!

For the place settings, start with a charger, add a dinner plate and a fun accent plate. Include guests’ names in the place setting by using a place card holder. Of course, add a fun napkin to complete the look.

For a final touch of texture and individuality, add a sprinkling of dried black beans. Pacita Wilson is the owner of Pineapple Park Home www.pineapplepark.com

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Let Freedom Ring!

Freedom, fireworks and fun.

Veterans are honored at Cauble Park in Acworth with military anthems and a flag display. Photo

Nolan Ramsey is all smiles with his sparkler in hand.

Katherine and Dave Amick complete their first AJC Peachtree Road Race. 40

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Acworth Beach is packed for the July 4th festivities. Photo courtesy of the Acworth Busine

o courtesy of the Acworth Business Association.

ess Association.

Parker Beall learned valuable lessons on flag etiquette.

Patricia, 3-year-old Luke, Aaron and 6-month-old Noah Bast enjoying the Salute to America festivities in downtown Kennesaw.

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Reads that Ease Books to Calm the Back-to-School Jitters

Believe it or not, the new school year is here! And, while parents were more than excited to hear those school bells ring, the kiddos might be a little apprehensive about what this next year has in store. We reached out to some of our community’s trusted school media specialists for their recommendations on reads to help ease your student’s back-to-school fears.

Most Recommended “First Day Jitters” by Julie Danneberg

Sarah Jane is nervous about starting a new school where she doesn’t know anyone, but finds out her new school isn’t so bad.

“The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn

A classic! When Chester is scared to go to school, his mom teaches him a trick to remember while he is away.

“School's First Day of School” by Adam Rex

How does School feel about the first day of school? So cute and fun from his perspective!

“Llama Llama Misses Mamma” by Anna Dewdney

Children love the Llama, Llama series and this one features Llama's first day of school.

“The Pigeon Has to Go to School” by Mo Willems

Kids love the Pigeon and this year he has to go to school ... and he will have plenty of excuses why he shouldn't go!

“We Don't Eat Our Classmates” by Ryan T. Higgins

This hilarious read presents a good opportunity to talk about boundaries with classmates.

Other Suggestions

For Middle Schoolers

“Junie B. Jones: First Grader (at Last)”

by Jeff Kinney

by Barbara Park

“School Bus”

by Donald Crews

“Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten” by Joseph Slate

“Bad Kitty: School Daze” by Nick Bruel

“Froggy Goes to School” by Jonathan London

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“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”

“Smile” by Raina Telgemeier “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio “Rules” by Cynthia Lord “Amelia's 7th-Grade Notebook” by Marissa Moss “Middle School: the Worst Years of My Life”

by James Patterson

Downtown Acworth Dining Bert & Boo's Bake Shop

Bakery 3900 Old McEver Rd. 470-582-6717 bertandboos.com Facebook: @bertboos

BRIX on Main

Fish Thyme Restaurant and Bar

Nibbles Grill

Seafood 5657, 3979 S. Main St. 770-974-2323 newsite.fishthymerestaurant.com

Grill/Diner-Breakfast Burgers 4628 S. Main St. 404-312-7597 nibblesgrillacworth.com

Fusco's via Roma Italian Trattoria

Pizza By Fuscos

Tapas 4843 N. Main St. 770-693-0077 brixonmain.com

Italian 4815A S. Main St. 770-974-1110 fuscosviaroma.com Facebook: @fuscosviaroma

Center Street Tavern

J.D.’s Bar-B-Que

Rico’s Mex Mex Grill

4424 S. Main St. 770-974-8434 www.jdsbbq.com

Mexican 3770 Southside Dr. 770-917-9791 Facebook: @Ricos-Mex-Mex-Grill

American/ Traditional 4381 Senator Russell Ave. 770-917-0004 centerstreettavern.com

Dogwood Terrace

American/ Traditional 4975 N. Main St. 770-627-4069 dogwoodterraceacworth.com

Doro’s Italian Restaurant Italian 4417 S. Main St. 678-903-2607 dorositalian.com

Barbeque

Henry’s Louisiana Grill

Pizza 4815B S. Main St. 678-426-7503 pizzabyfuscos.com

Cajun 4835 N. Main St. 770-966-1515 chefhenrys.com

Miss L’s Sandwich Shop Sandwiches

4817 S. Main St. 770-966-9709 Facebook: @Miss-Ls-Sandwich-Shop

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Things Every College Freshman Needs to Know BY ANSLEY CARTWRIGHT

When it comes to college freshman advice, there are countless lists of do’s and don’ts. Don’t pack your entire closet when you can bring items by season. Do put your phone down before you look up and realize you missed the time of your life. Budget before you’re broke. Eat a vegetable and take your vitamins. But in reality, this is your experience, and you get to make it whatever you want it to be.

Just because it’s not “due,” doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it.

Your professor won’t make sure you read the assigned textbook chapters, but you need to assume it will be on the tests. The extra mile may not be required, but it is expected.

You will make mistakes.

You might sleep through a class or find a red sock in a load of whites. These may be frustrating in the moment and will feel like a big deal at the time, but are relatively unimportant to your overall success and happiness.

Become an expert in small talk.

Now is your time to become a professional conversationalist. Talk to people in the elevator, the community bathroom and the dining hall lines. This is the only time in your life everyone around you is in the same position as you. This skill won’t just help with friends, but will come in handy with your professors and future employers.

Laundry is basically house arrest.

If you leave to eat or shower and don’t switch your laundry immediately, you can expect to find your clothes in a wet pile on the floor with your favorite items stolen. Set a timer or do your homework in the laundry room, but don’t leave your laundry unattended after it’s finished.

Explore the town – not just the campus.

Don’t just go to the library and class. Find the local coffee shop. Google the best breakfast place in town. This is more than just where you go to school, this is where your life will be. Get to know the locals and find out everything your new environment has to offer.

Exploit school-sponsored events, especially the ones with free food.

Colleges love to give students incentives to attend a club meeting for a group you’ve never heard of or to celebrate a holiday you didn’t know existed. Take advantage of these opportunities to meet new people and take a break from the dining hall. Try new organizations and find your niche.

Enjoy it.

Take it all in. Enjoy every moment. Don’t forget your time here. Get to know the people around you. Focus on what you’re learning and why it matters. This is a time in your life where everyone is in the same position – scared, nervous, excited, happy. Make the most of this opportunity, this experience. This is your time.

Make time for yourself.

Roommates will always be there when you least want them to be. You won’t have much time to yourself, but you need to make time for it. Run errands alone, take time to focus on a hobby by yourself, wake up earlier to think through your day. You’re going to be surrounded by people, but you need to stay in touch with yourself. 44

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Ansley Cartwright is a public relations student in Grady College at the University of Georgia, and is a content creator for UGA's community of Odyssey Online.

Finding Peace in the Pieces BY STEVE COLEMAN

I love a good story. I like the testimony that comes from one who says, “God healed me,” “he solved my problem,” and “the Lord moved this mountain.” These testimonies encourage me by reminding me of the power of God at work in this life to calm storms and change circumstances. But, sometimes I wonder if our victory stories can run the risk of being more about the victory than the victor, more about the restoration that the restorer, more about the dispelled storm than the faithful constant in the midst of the storm. Because of this, we can find ourselves not being able to handle the valleys of life well because we didn’t handle the hilltops well. If the focus of the hilltop experience is the experience itself, it will never be enough to carry us through the valley. We need something more. That’s why I love another kind of story as well. Like the story of grace and mercy that comes from one who says, “Everything fell apart, and here I stand, surrounded by the broken pieces of once-held dreams. Yet, in this pile of shattered things, I have peace.” What fell apart didn’t break apart the greatness of the faithful constant

one and, because of this, we know that life can be lived peacefully and abundantly inside of a shattered vessel. Philippians 4 tells us not to be anxious about anything, but instead to pray about everything. Then, the peace that passes all understanding will come. But this peace has a function – it’s not just about us having peace for the sake of peace. The Scripture says this peace will guard our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus. The peace that surpasses all understanding does something in our lives – it becomes the guard and protection to our mind against the darts and lies of the enemies, and gives us strength against future anxieties. It begins with a struggle, that leads us to pray and then leads us to peace. When we are broken apart by circumstances, we can be reassembled by God, scarred, but stronger. This is the life that I want to pursue – the life where there is celebrations in the victories, but also peace in the pieces.

Steve Coleman is an associate pastor and worship pastor at Wildwood Baptist Church in Acworth.

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Classic Cars on Display PHOTOS BY ED SELBY

The Lake City Cruisers partnered with the City of Acworth and downtown merchants to host the Summer Classic Car Cruise June 29 on Main Street. All proceeds went to the Horizon Field, an all-inclusive special-needs sports facility in Acworth. Event attendees showed up early, but quickly scattered when the rain came through.

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School News Send Us Your Back-to-School Photos We love sharing your first day, back-to-school pictures! Send us your favorite shot from the bus stop, front porch or wherever you traditionally take your first day photo. Make sure to include first name, school and grade. Please email (in JPEG format) to katie@aroundaboutmagazines.com. Deadline is Aug. 14.

Master Craftsman Students Create Community Sculptures As part of a partnership with the City of Kennesaw, students in Kennesaw State University’s Master Craftsman Program are creating unique public works of art, ranging from colorful benches and decorative manhole covers to a sundial and an archway. A sundial, shade structure and a large archway sign were unveiled recently at the city’s Gateway Park, located at the corner of Sardis and South Main streets. Coordinator Page Burch said the program, now entering its third year, is designed to give students real-world experience. Open to anyone with an interest in art, the majority are non-sculpture majors who are drawn to the creative aspects of the course and the camaraderie. Two benches resembling large railroad stakes and a third in a geometric design, located on the Southern Museum walkway in downtown Kennesaw, were the program’s first installations in 2017. Two more geometric benches and eight custom-crafted manhole covers were installed at City Hall Plaza in March of this year. Later this summer, several more manhole covers and two new benches will be installed in the City Hall Plaza. “We’re keeping pretty busy,” Burch said. “We’re getting ready to do a bench for the Zuckerman Museum, and we’re doing a project nearby for the Town Center Community Improvement District’s Aviation Park. Next spring, we’re looking forward to starting work on a project with the Acworth Police Department.”

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Mitchell Georgiana earned silver medalist honors in criminal justice at the national SkillsUSA Championships.

Student Earns Silver Medal at National Competition Chattahoochee Technical College student Mitchell Georgiana of Cobb County recently earned a Silver Medal in Criminal Justice at the national SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. The SkillsUSA Championships are competitive events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the nation, according to the national, nonprofit organization SkillsUSA. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels. Georgiana brought home the gold medal at Georgia’s statewide SkillsUSA competition earlier this year. At the national competition, he competed with other state winners. He credits his positive experience at Chattahoochee Tech with preparing him for the contest as well as guiding him in the pursuit of a career in law enforcement. “When my name was called and placed on the big screen monitor in the arena, an overwhelming sense of excitement and accomplishment flooded over me,” Georgiana said. “It was a high honor representing the state of Georgia and Chattahoochee Tech among the many other states and schools present. The feeling of hearing my name called as a medalist was priceless.” More than 6,500 outstanding career and technical education students competed hands-on at the national competition in 103 different trade, technical and leadership fields, according to SkillsUSA. Students worked against the clock and each other, proving their expertise in occupations that included criminal justice, electronics, computer-aided drafting, and medical assisting.

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School News

Jacob’s Ladder Registration Now Open Jacob’s Ladder at the First Baptist Church of Acworth is now enrolling for the 2019-20 year. Jacob’s Ladder is a ministry of the church that offers a Christian-based curriculum for students ages 12 months to 4 years old. The ministry is open 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Monday-Friday. To register, visit www.fbcacworth.com. For questions, please call the church office at 770-974-3021 or email jl@ fbcacworth.com.

Reinhardt Receives Federal Grant for STEM Education

Elise Bussiere at Trinity Rescue.

Cornerstone Senior Finishes Gold Award Project Elise Bussiere, a senior at Cornerstone Preparatory Academy in Acworth, has been a Girl Scout since the first grade. The Kennesaw native recently earned her Gold Award, the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts. Bussiere’s Gold Award project, called A Horse with No Name, involved working with Trinity Rescue and Equine Sanctuary in Acworth. “For several years I have been dealing with anxiety and have volunteered at sites, such as Trinity Rescue, to help me,” Bussiere said. “It has been a retreat of sorts for me. I see the value in all that they do there and it is truly amazing. The owners, Cynthia and Joey Heaton, put their heart and souls into the property and onto the horses. What they do is nothing short of a miracle in rehabilitating horses that sometimes have come from unbearable situations. The horses may sometimes arrive at Trinity Rescue with no identity. However, they are loved on and cared for the minute that they arrive. The ultimate goal is to restore the health of the horses and to allow them to be rehomed by loving families.” Bussiere’s project at Trinity Rescue consisted of building seven obstacles to assist with the process of desensitizing the horses during their rehabilitation. The Girl Scout Gold Award requires a great deal of commitment and dedication. The candidate must spend at least 80 hours conducting research and assessing community needs to make a sustainable impact in their community. Only about 6% of Girl Scouts earn the Gold Award. For more information on Bussiere’s project, visit her Facebook page, A Horse with No Name. For more information about Trinity Rescue, visit www.TrinityRescueInc.org. 50

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Reinhardt University is expected to receive $930,000 in a five year period for the STEM Teacher Education and Development Program and will fund student scholarships, teacher stipends, research and a STEM Summer Camp. The National Science Foundation awarded Reinhardt the five-year Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program grant to create the program, which will provide enhanced science and math education at Reinhardt University for students studying to be high school teachers. Provost Mark Roberts and Associate Provost Jacob Harney, who also serves as the dean of the School of Mathematics and Sciences, spearheaded the grant writing project with several university education and science faculty members. Other faculty involved in writing the grant include education faculty Tami Smith, and math and sciences faculty Dr. Irma Santoro and Dr. Elizabeth Smith. “Reinhardt is proud to receive this grant, which will provide life-changing opportunities for our students, and impact science and math education in Cherokee and Pickens counties,” Reinhardt President Kina S. Mallard said. “I commend the creative and collaborative effort of the Reinhardt faculty who imagined and wrote the grant. They listened to the needs of our students and our communities as Reinhardt continues to pave the way for student success.” The program will serve Reinhardt students, as well as Cherokee County and Pickens County school districts’ teachers. It also opens up scholarship opportunities for students who receive their associate’s degree in a related field from Chattahoochee Technical College and enroll at Reinhardt to finish their bachelor’s degree. The scholarship funds will be distributed to eligible Reinhardt juniors and seniors who major in biology or math. The Reinhardt graduates will take their knowledge to a Title I public school in Cherokee County or Pickens County and teach for at least two years.

VARSITY FOOTBALL Allatoona High Buccaneers Games start at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 Aug. 23 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8

@ Kennesaw Mt. vs Cartersville vs Creekview @ River Ridge @ South Cobb vs Sprayberry vs Harrison @ Hapeville Charter vs Osborne @ Dalton @ Sequoyah

North Paulding High Wolfpack Games start at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23

@ Paulding County

Aug. 30

vs South Paulding

Sept. 6

vs East Paulding

Sept. 20

vs Woodstock

Oct. 4

@ Campbell

Oct. 18

@ North Cobb

Oct. 25

@ Hillgrove

Nov. 1

vs Kennesaw Mountain

Nov. 8

vs McEachern

North Cobb Christian School Eagles Games start at 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 30

vs St. Francis

Sept. 6

@ Walker

Sept. 13

vs Monticello

Sept. 20

@ Trion

Sept. 27

vs Bowdon

Oct. 11

@ Gordon Lee

Oct. 18

@ Mt Zion

Oct. 25

vs Christian Heritage

Nov. 1

vs Darlington

North Cobb High Warriors Games start at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 @ Harrison Aug. 23 @ Woodstock Aug. 30 vs Etowah Sept. 6 vs Campbell Sept. 20 vs East Coweta Oct. 4 @ Pebblebrook Oct. 11 @ Kennesaw Mountain Oct. 18 vs North Paulding Oct. 25 vs Marietta Nov. 1 @ McEachern Nov. 8 @ Hillgrove AROUND ACWORTH | August 2019

Ways to Be a Courteous Boater BY CHRISTOPHER PURVIS

Allatoona Lake is one of the busiest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation; an estimated 6.8 million people visited in 2018. With a lake that busy, there always are going to be problems with overcrowding and delays in certain areas. Follow these 10 unofficial rules to help you be a more courteous boater, and to help speed up your time at the ramps.

The ramp courtesy dock at Galts Ferry.

Know how to handle your equipment before you get to the lake. There will be people new to

boating who will need extra time when launching a boat. However, launching for the first time on a busy Sunday afternoon in June at Allatoona Lake, is not a good idea. You should make a point to become more familiar with your boat during the week or at less busy locations.

Be prepared before you approach the ramp.

There are many things that need to be checked before launching your boat. Please move to the side if you are not prepared, and let others go around you. Stopping at the top or bottom of the ramp to check your boat and unload is never a good idea, and sometimes can drastically delay other boaters who are in line. Always unload away from the launch area.

Do not waste time once you have launched your boat. Pull your vehicle and trailer out, and let

Keep family members, who are not part of the launching effort, inside the vehicle. There have

the next boater continue. This is not the time to have a long conversation with the boater in the next lane about how the fishing is, or where the best place to go tubing is located.

been many near misses when someone is backing a trailer down a ramp, and children or people from the car in the next lane wander into the driver’s lane.

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Do not jump in line around other boaters who are waiting to launch or load. This is an argument or

physical altercation waiting to happen.

Do not misuse the ramp courtesy dock. Don’t tie up

at the dock any longer than necessary; be considerate of other boaters. All corps ramp courtesy docks have rule signs posted. Ten minutes is the recommended time allowed.

Courtesy docks are for loading and unloading vessels using the ramp. This is not an area to park

your jet ski while you’re on the beach, nor is it a good place for sunbathing or fishing. Fishing is especially unsafe. Many boaters have been hooked at the ramp or dock by someone who thought it a good idea to fish there.

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Follow the same rules when returning to load your boat. Don’t use the ramp to secure your boat for the

ride home; clear the ramp as quickly and safely as possible.

Finally, please remember to wear your life jackets! Remember, life jackets worn, nobody mourns.

For further information concerning boating at Allatoona Lake, please contact the Operations Project Management Office at 678-721-6700.

Christopher Purvis is the lead ranger at Lake Allatoona over Partnerships, Volunteers and Project Security. He has been a ranger on Allatoona Lake since 2005.

2019

Football Schedule

8/24

vs. Webber

1 pm

9/7

vs. Pikeville

1:30 pm

9/14

@ Campbellsville

1:30 pm

9/21

@ Keiser

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9/28

@ Kennesaw State

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10/5

@ Kentucky Christian

10/12

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10/19

@ Point

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10/26

@ St. Andrews Univ.

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Senior Activities CITY OF ACWORTH

COBB COUNTY

Parks and Recreation Department www.acworthparksandrecreation.org

North Cobb Senior Center 4100 S. Main St, Acworth • 770-975-7740

Aug. 21

Aug. 12

activities at Tanyard Creek Overlook at the Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee St. Lunch is served at noon. Bingo with prizes after lunch. Free.

and registration required. Free. Explore fruits and vegetables that are available in markets but are overlooked. Sample various produce from around the world, such as dragon fruit, jackfruit, lychee, etc. Learn about ways to increase local and seasonal fruits and vegetables in your daily diet.

Active Adult Luncheon includes lunch, bingo and other special

Sept. 13

Trip to the Cherokee County Historic Courthouse. Visit the five-story classical revival building made of native marble, located on the town’s open square in downtown Canton. The courthouse is one of Georgia’s few native-marble courthouses. The group will have lunch at Riverstone Corner Bistro, not included in the cost. Depart from the Acworth Community Center at 9:30 a.m. $7 for residents, $12 for nonresidents. Registration opens Aug. 5 for residents and Aug. 12 for nonresidents.

Friends of North Cobb. 1-2 p.m. No membership required. Have fun using your creativity to raise funds for North Cobb Senior Center. These funds will contribute to maintaining and enhancing center programs and projects.

Oct. 11

Aug. 14

Trip to Blue Ridge. Enjoy the sights and smells of fall with a visit to

Mercier’s Apple Farm, followed by lunch and free time in downtown Blue Ridge. This trip includes a lot of walking; make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Lunch is not included in the cost. Depart from the Acworth Community Center at 9 a.m. $5 for residents, $10 for nonresidents. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Aug. 5 for residents and Aug. 12 for nonresidents.

ALOHA TO AGING 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 770-722-7641• info@alohatoaging.org

Aug. 16

Aloha to Aging Gala. This year’s theme is “Building Our Legacy.” Event includes a live and silent auction, benefiting Aloha to Aging. Reception and silent auction begin at 5 p.m. Dinner, live auction and program begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person. The second annual gala will be at the Olde Towne Athletic Club (4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta).

Aug. 20

Dementia Caregiver Support Group. 10:30-11:30 a.m., meets at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, 5145 Due West Road, Powder Springs. Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one, in or out of the home. Free respite care is provided for loved ones during the meeting; call 770-722-7641 to reserve a spot. For additional evening support groups, visit www.alohatoseniors.com/events.

Tuesdays

Aloha Day Club meets 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Open to adults age 55 and older who no longer are driving and need engaging activities outside of their homes. Participants range from 55 to 96 years young. The 3.5-hour program includes a morning snack, art, games, music, trivia, lunch and 50 minutes of seated exercise. 56

Eating the Rainbow. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Membership

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Aug. 13

Culinary Creations: E is for Enchiladas! 1-2 p.m. Membership required. Residents $3, nonresidents $4. Learn the easy way to make enchiladas. No filling. No rolling. Serve this crowd-pleaser straight from the skillet and let everyone pick their own toppings.

Aug. 15

Cool Kitchen Gadgets: Air Fryer. 1-2 p.m. Membership and registration required. Free. Learn the basics of how to use an air fryer and learn how to make a healthy change with your favorite fried foods.

Aug. 22

Brunch and Bingo. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Membership required. Residents $5, nonresidents $7. Celebrate Senior Citizens Day with brunch and bingo. Sponsored by Humana.

Aug. 27

Back Pain: The Posture Problem. 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Membership and registration required. Free. Tim Durham with Complete Care Solutions will discuss the common causes of back and neck pain and treatment options. Take the first step in returning to an active, pain-free lifestyle.

Aug. 28

Medicaid Guidance. 1-2 p.m. Membership and

registration required. Free. Learn how Medicaid can pay for long-term care, such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and what it takes to qualify. Presented by Orcutt Law Offices.

Sept. 4

Cool Kitchen Gadgets and Hacks: Spaghetti Squash. 10-11 a.m. Membership and registration

required. Free. Learn how to cook spaghetti squash and make healthy, tasty recipes with this secret vegetable.

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Cobb Photographic Society

Congratulations to each of you who for the June contest was “Water.” T is a photography club open to phot Monday of each month. For inform

Color Prints

Jeff Westland - 1st Place (Hard Water)

Phyllis Westland - 3rd Place (Living Water)

Paul Shimek - 2nd Place (Serenety)

Black & White Prints

Phyllis Westland - 1st Place (Ocean Dreams) 58

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Jeff Westland - 2nd Place (De

o entered the Cobb Photographic Society Competition. The topic The guest judge was Marvin Price. The Cobb Photographic Society tographers of all skill levels. The club meets the first and third mation, visit www.cobbphotosociety.com.

Novice

Rhonda Zoloth - 1st Place (Mimosa on the Hooch)

Chris Pietrzykowski - 2nd Place (Steamed Duck)

ew Drops and Spider)

Chris Pietrzykowski - 3rd Place (Summer Shower)

Rob Hale - 3rd Place (Foggy Morn) AROUND ACWORTH | August 2019

COMMUNITY OF FAITH BAPTIST

Antioch Baptist Bible Church 5871 Glade Road SE, 770-529-1546 Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church 5855 Awtrey Church Road NW 770-974-0023 Calvary Baptist Church of Acworth 4361 Westside Drive 770-974-4965 www.CalvaryBaptistAcworth.org Cedarcrest Church 4600 Cobb Pkwy NW 678-460-3500 www.CedarcrestChurch.com First Baptist Church of Acworth 4583 Church St. 770-974-3021 www.FBCAcworth.com Glade Road Baptist Church 6570 Glade Road SE 770-975-1143 www.GladeRoadBaptist.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road 770-974-9091 www.HBCGA.org Hickory Grove Baptist Church 2862 Hickory Grove Road Hickory Heights Baptist Church 221 Dabbs Bridge Road, Dallas 404-488-3667 www.HickoryHeights.org Hillcrest Baptist Church 6069 Woodstock Road 770-917-9100 www.HBCAcworth.org Iron Hill Baptist Church 5172 Groovers Landing Road SE 770-974-2951 www.IronhillBaptist.org Keystone Baptist Church 3303 Dallas Acworth Highway Acworth, Georgia 30101 www.KeystoneOnline.org Lost Mountain Baptist Church 5400 Old Dallas Road, Powder Springs www.lmbc.us Morning View Baptist Church 3750 Dallas Acworth Highway www.MorningViewBaptistChurch.org 60

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Mount Olivet Baptist Church 2385 Acworth Due West Road 770-974-8335

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 4255 Taylor St. 770-974-8221 www.ZionHillAcworth.com

EPISCOPAL

New Hope Baptist Church 3814 New Hope Church Road 770-974-7612

Christ Episcopal Church 1210 Wooten Lake Road NW 770-422-9114 www.ChristChurchKennesaw.com

New Life Community Church 4160 New Hope Church Road SE 770-529-0509

St. Teresa’s Episcopal Church 5725 Fords Road 770-590-9040 www.StTeresasAcworth.com

Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church 7147 Hiram Acworth Highway 770-423-0955 www.PMBChurch.net Piney Grove Baptist Church 1605 Mars Hill Road 770-428-5122 www.PineyGrove.net Sardis Missionary Baptist Church 2741 S. Main St., Kennesaw 770-428-4031 www.SardisMBCKennesawGA.org Summit Baptist Church 4310 Moon Station Lane NW 770-975-4595 www.SummitChurch.org

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness 2515 Old Highway 92 770-672-6838

JUDAISM

Chabad Jewish Center of Kennesaw 1480 Shiloh Road NW #500 678-460-7702 www.JewishWestCobb.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Synagogue Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220 678-264-8575 www.MyNerTamid.info

LUTHERAN

Thankful Baptist Church of Kennesaw 928 Kennesaw Due West Road NW 678-797-0611 www.ThankfulBaptistKennesaw.org

Christ Lutheran Church 176 West Sandtown Road SW, Marietta 770-424-2850 www.clcwestcobb.org

The Entire Bible Baptist Church 4980 Cobb Parkway North NW 770-975-1100

Living Hope Lutheran Church 3450 Stilesboro Road 770-425-6726 www.LivingHopeGA.com

Three Taverns Church 3575 Acworth Due West Road 678-856-8002 www.ThreeTavernsChurch.org

First United Lutheran Church 3481 Campus Loop Road, Kennesaw 770-427-0325 www.FULC.org

Victory Baptist Church 5717 Priest Road 770-337-0952 www.VictoryBaptist.net

PRESBYTERIAN

Acworth Presbyterian Church 4561 Church St. 770-974-6552

West Ridge Church 3522 Hiram Acworth Highway 770-222-2125 www.Westridge.com

Christ Community Church 2753 Watts Drive 770-529-2600 www.ChristCommunityCobb.org

Western Hills Baptist Church 700 Mars Hill Road, Kennesaw 770-425-7118 www.WesternHillsBaptist.net

Heritage Presbyterian Church 5323 Bells Ferry Road 770-926-3558 www.HeritagePres.com

Wildwood Baptist Church 4801 Wade Green Road NW 770-428-2100 www.WildwoodBaptist.org

Kirkwood Presbyterian Church USA 618 Acworth Due West Road NW 770-427-3545 www.KirkwoodPC.org

Mars Hill Presbyterian Church 3385 Mars Hill Road NW 770-974-4395 www.MHChurch.com

Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road 770-917-4964 www.BranchesOfChrist.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Bethel A.M.E. Church 4826 School St. 770-905-9539

St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 1618 Ben King Road, NW 770-428-7139 www.StCatherineRCC.org St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church 6301 Cedarcrest Road 770-485-0825 www.StClareCC.org St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 680 West Memorial Drive 770-443-0566 www.SaintVincentDePaulChurch.org

UNITED METHODIST

Acworth United Methodist Church 4340 Collins Circle 770-974-3312 www.AcworthUMC.org County Line United Methodist Church 1183 County Line Road, NW 770-428-0511 www.CountyLineUMC.org Due West United Methodist Church 3956 Due West Road 770-427-3835 www.DueWest.org Kennesaw United Methodist Church 1801 Ben King Road 770-428-1543 www.KennesawUMC.org New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2975 Cobb Parkway NW, Kennesaw 770-421-9980 www.NBUMC.org Shiloh United Methodist Church 3860 Cherokee St. 770-971-9655 www.NGUMC.org

Calvary Chapel River Oaks Meets at Brookwood Christian Academy, 4728 Wood St. 770-881-4862 or 678-977-0087 www.CalvaryChapelRiverOaks.org Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92 770-924-9161 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 5055 Holt Road NW 770-974-9697 Cobb Vineyard Church 3206 Old Highway 41 NW 678-574-0005 www.CobbVineyard.com Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive 770-516-5733 www.DayspringChurch-Online.com Eagle Pointe Church 5100 Old Stilesboro Road NW 770-421-1643 www.EaglePointe.org Empowerment Worship Center 4192 Main St. 770-609-9062 www.EmpowermentWC.org Faith Family Church 5744 Bells Ferry Road 770-926-4560 www.FFCAcworth.com Federation Of Apostles International Ministries Inc. 4192 S. Main St. Suite B, Acworth. 404-436-1100 Four Points Church 3565 Dallas Acworth Highway 678-402-6632 admin@fourpointschurch.com www.FourPointsChurch.tv

www.KelloggCreekChurchOfChrist.org LifeBridge Church 3102 Loring Road 770-422-3010 www.MyLifeBridgeChurch.com Masjid Suffah 2750 Jiles Road, Kennesaw http://www.masjidsuffah.com/ Mission For Life Church 2655 Cobb Parkway, Suite 105 678-401-2675 www.MissionForLife.com Mount Olives Church of God 5065 Cherokee St. 678-651-9042 New Covenant Full Gospel Inc 5653 Priest Road 770-974-0685 NorthStar Church 3413 Blue Springs Road 770-420-9808 www.NorthStarChurch.org Northwest Christian Church 3737 Dallas-Acworth Highway 770-425-2525 www.NWCC.net Open Doors Church 2011 Hickory Grove Road Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship Church 6409 Bells Ferry Road 770-928-2795 www.PrayerAndPraise.org River’s Edge Church 3450 Acworth Due West Road NW 678-318-1918 RiverStone Church 2005 Stilesboro Road 678-384-5200 www.RiverStoneOnline.org RockPoint Church 3900 Legacy Park Blvd, Kennesaw 770-648-3070 www.TheRockPointChurch.org Sanctuary Church 700 Mars Hill Road 770-884-1963 www.SanctuaryInHim.org

Abiding Church 1370 Lockhart Drive 678-888-1515 www.Abiding.church

Freedom Church 3611 Cobb Parkway 770-529-6006 www.FreedomChurch.tv

Unity of Kennesaw Meets at Big Shanty Elementary, 1575 Ben King Road 404-644-0512 www.UnityOfKennesaw.org

Activation Church 3415 Old Highway 41, Suite 720 www.ActivationOnline.org

Gateway Church 1455 Ben King Road 770-701-0003 www.GatewayKennesaw.org

Victory Church 4625 Highway 92 770-794-7366 www.VictoryGA.com

OTHERS

Acworth Christian Church 4476 Northside Drive 770-974-1358 Acworth Church of God of Prophecy Ministry 3891 Nance Road NW 770-975-1124 www.AcworthChurch.com

Household of Faith Bible Church Meets at North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive NW 770-365-6723 www.HOFBC.org Kellogg Creek Church of Christ 3510 Kellogg Creek Road 770-974-2814

Vintage 242 Church 8492 Hiram Acworth Highway 678-383-2299 www.Vintage242.com Wholistic Life Ministry 1719 Nemours Drive NW, Kennesaw 678-836-9586 www.WLMinistry.org AROUND ACWORTH | August 2019

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DENTAL Daniel Lee DMD, PC 770-974-4146 www.acworthdental.com

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Jeffery C. Glover, LLC 404-694-0550 www.bren-abby.com

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Legacy Custom Blinds 404-430-5288 www.legacycustomblinds.com

PEST CONTROL

HOME & GARDEN

Credit Union of Georgia 678-486-1111 www.cuofga.org

Tom Kris & Sons Plumbing 770-529-0799 www.tkandsonsplumbing.com State Farm Jeff Langley 770-628-5676

FUNERAL SERVICES

COUNSELING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

LGE Community Credit Union 770-424-0600 www.lgeccu.org

Brookwood Christian 678-401-5855 www.brookwoodchristian.com

Nelson Exteriors 678-283-8171 www.nelson-exteriors.com

Ed Selby 678-860-1546 www.edselbyphoto.com

PHYSICIANS Arthritis & Total Joint Specialists 770-292-6500 www.arthritisandtotaljoint.com

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Kennesaw Family Medicine 770-222-3503 www.kennesawfamilymed.com North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center 770-726-8948 www.yourhearinglink.com

Magnolia Cottages by the Sea www.magnoliadreamcottage.com

Northside Hospital Cherokee Orthopedic Institute 404-847-4230 www.northside.com/orthopedic

SoftWave Therapies 678-723-1442 www.softwavetherapies.com

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Suntex Boat Club & Rentals 770-331-2040 www.suntexboatclub.com

Furniture Pond 678-401-6001 www.furniturepond.com

Allatoona High Buccaneers

North Cobb Christian School Eagles

North Cobb Warriors

Pineapple Park Home 678-494-8494 www.pineapplepark.com

North Georgia State Fair www.northgeorgiastatefair.com

North Paulding High Wolfpack

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RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT

North Georgia OB/GYN Specialists 770-926-9229 www.northgaobgyn.com

Anchor Realty Partners Malinda Howe, Broker Direct: 404-444-0225 Office: 770-917-0322 www.anchorrealtypartners.net

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Reinhardt University Football www.reinhardteagles.com

SENIOR LIVING/SERVICES Celebration Village 678-594-3570 www.cvillage.com Holbook of Acworth, The 404-445-7777 www.holbrooklife.com

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Since 1996, we have brought relevant, uplifting and readerdriven content to readers. We publish Around Acworth, Around Canton, Around Woodstock and TowneLaker. We look forward to serving you, our readers and advertisers, every month. Thank you for your continued support and participation in making this truly your community magazine.

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